Does Time Really Flow? New Clues Come From a Century-Old Approach to Math.
By NATALIE WOLCHOVER
The laws of physics imply that the passage of time is an illusion. To avoid this conclusion, we might have to rethink the reality of infinitely precise numbers.
Graced With Knowledge, Mathematicians Seek to Understand
By KEVIN HARTNETT
A landmark proof in computer science has also solved an important problem called the Connes embedding conjecture. Mathematicians are working to understand it.
In their search for sources of genetic novelty, researchers find that some "orphan genes" with no obvious ancestors evolve out of junk DNA, contrary to old assumptions.
Can geometry save democracy from gerrymandering? Mathematician Moon Duchin discusses the possibilities with host Steven Strogatz on this week's podcast.
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